Grey Smooth Ostrich Rally Watch Strap – Flat, Turquoise Holes
Grey Smooth Ostrich Rally Watch Strap – Flat, Turquoise Holes
Grey Smooth Ostrich Rally Watch Strap – Flat, Turquoise Holes
Grey Smooth Ostrich Rally Watch Strap – Flat, Turquoise Holes
Grey Smooth Ostrich Rally Watch Strap – Flat, Turquoise Holes

Grey Smooth Ostrich Rally Watch Strap – Flat, Turquoise Holes

$109.00

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Product description

Grey Smooth Ostrich Rally Watch Strap – Flat, Turquoise Holes — 100% handcrafted in our workshop in Ha Noi.

Smooth ostrich in grey, cut from the section of the hide away from the quill crown, so the surface carries only a fine, even grain. Small racing holes are cut through the lug end of the strap, with a turquoise underlay showing through each one against the grey. There is no running stitch along the sides, only small turquoise tack stitches at the lug end and on the keeper. Shown with a brushed silver pin buckle.

A soft Zermatt lining sits against the wrist, and the edge is burnished and then hand-painted in turquoise. Every strap is made in the size, buckle and finishing you specify, then cut by hand as a single piece. Free engraving of up to 12 characters on the lining is available.

Specification

Material Smooth Ostrich
Colour Grey
Profile Flat
Tip Regular (pointed)
Racing holes Small, Turquoise underlay
Stitching Small turquoise tack stitches at the lug end and keeper; no running stitch
Keepers Match the leather
Edge Burnished, then hand-painted turquoise
Buckle (as pictured) Brushed silver pin buckle
Lining Zermatt
Lug width 12–24 mm, in pairs — custom sizes made to measure
Length 105/65 – 135/105 mm, or your own measurement
Made in Ha Noi, Vietnam

About smooth ostrich

The rally strap was made for drivers: the holes cut weight and let air to the wrist through a long stint behind the wheel, and the pattern became the look of motorsport in the sixties. Cut here from the smooth section of the ostrich hide — the part away from the quill crown — which carries no bumps at all, only a fine even grain that takes colour cleanly and softens with wear.

FAQ

Which lug width and length should I order?

Measure the gap between your watch lugs in millimetres; that is your lug width. We make this smooth ostrich strap in pairs from 12 to 24 mm (for example 20/18 or 22/20 mm) and in lengths from 105/65 to 135/105 mm for wrists of roughly 14 to 22.5 cm. Custom sizes are made to measure. See our size guide for step-by-step help.

How do I care for ostrich leather?

Wipe the strap with a soft, dry cloth, taking care around the raised quill points. Ostrich is supple and hard-wearing, but avoid swimming or soaking it; if it gets wet, blot it and let it air-dry away from direct heat. A small amount of neutral leather conditioner a few times a year keeps it soft.

How long does delivery to the US take?

Every strap is cut and stitched to order in our Ha Noi workshop in 3–5 business days, then ships to the US for a flat $5.99 with 10–12 days in transit. Orders over $350 ship free. Any import duties are the customer's responsibility.

Shipping & delivery

Every piece is made to order and leaves our Ha Noi workshop in 3–5 days. After that:

  • United States — $5.99, delivered in 10–12 days
  • Canada — $15, delivered in 10–12 days
  • Europe, Australia & New Zealand — $15, delivered in 12–15 days

Free shipping from $350. One flat rate per order however many pieces it holds, and every parcel is tracked.

Return & refund

Returns or exchanges within 30 days of delivery, or at any point a defect appears.

Straps carrying an engraving are cut and stamped for one person, so they can only be returned if they arrive faulty.

Write to support@xilugs.com and we will take it from there.

What's included
  • The strap, cut and hand-stitched to the size you chose
  • A buckle in the finish you chose
  • Spring bars — quick release or regular, as selected
  • XILUGS packaging
Smooth Ostrich Leather

The leather

Smooth Ostrich Leather

Every hide is chosen by hand and cut one strap at a time.

strap structure

Built for daily wear

Watch Strap Structure

Every strap is built around the three details that decide how it lives on your wrist — not the ones that photograph well.

  1. 01

    Quick release spring bars

    Choose quick release or regular spring bars. We fit them before it ships, so you can change straps in seconds — no tools, no scratched lugs.

  2. 02

    Soft Zermatt lining

    The underside is lined with soft, water-resistant Zermatt — comfortable against the skin all day, and in warm weather.

  3. 03

    Your name on the lining

    Initials or a name, hand-stamped into the lining free of charge, so the piece on your wrist is one of one.

PACKAGING

Every strap arrives in a wooden box

No envelopes, no plastic mailers. Every XILUGS order ships in our own wooden box, lined with a shock-absorbing foam insert that holds up to four straps securely in place. A spring bar tool is tucked inside, so you can fit your new strap the day it arrives, and the box keeps your collection safe long after.

  • Wooden box with every order
  • Holds up to 4 straps
  • Shockproof foam insert
  • Spring bar tool included
A XILUGS box shown closed and open, with a strap and a spring bar tool held in a foam insert

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